The mountainous borders of Spain contain the origins of the prestigious surname Muniza. The earliest forms of hereditary surnames in Spain were the patronymic surnames, which are derived from the father's given name, and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the mother's given name. Spanish patronymic names emerged as early as the mid-9th century and the most common patronymic suffix is ez. The patronyms were derived from a variety of given names that were of many different origins. Some names are derived from the saints of the Christian Church, but many Spanish surnames are derived from personal names of Germanic origin. The Visigoths, who ruled Spain between the mid-5th and early 8th centuries had a profound impact on the development of surnames.

Muniza Early Origins

The surname Muniza was first found in Galicia and Castile, important Christian kingdoms of medieval Spain.

Muniza Spelling Variations

Muniza Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Muñoz, Munoz, Muñiz, Muniz, Muño, Muno, Muñones and many more.

Muniza Early History

Muniza Early History

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Muniza research. Another 209 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1077, 1101, 1684 and 1737 are included under the topic Early Muniza History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Muniza Early Notables (pre 1700)

Muniza Early Notables (pre 1700)

Prominent among members of the family were Fernando Muñoz, majordomo in 1101 to King Alfonso VI of Leon and Castile; twelfth century Castilian noblemen Diego Muñoz de Saldaña and Fortun Muñoz Dávalos; Felipa Moniz...

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The Great Migration

The Great Migration

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Gonzalo Muñoz, who arrived in San Juan Island in 1511; Pedro Muñoz, who settled in the Dominican Republic in 1517; Miguel Muñoz, who opted for Venezuela in 1534.

The Muniza Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Muniza Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.